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Millicent Simmonds
Millicent Simmonds
American Actress
Deaf Language Love People Think You
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What I want to do is encourage more of that, more deaf presence in TV, movies, acting, modeling - that's really what I want to work toward. Millicent Simmonds
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American Sign Language is a language. It's fun to learn, and it's different from other languages because you use your hands, you use your face, your facial expressions, and there is also an incredible culture that comes with it and an amazing community too, and through that, we can support each other. Millicent Simmonds
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I'm happy being deaf. I'm happy with my life and my family. Millicent Simmonds
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I want to travel the world - like Egypt. I love history. That's my favorite subject at school. From the building of the pyramids to... King Tut. Their way of working without technology. I find all that fascinating. Millicent Simmonds
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Growing up, I never thought about becoming an actress because I never saw deaf people in TV or movies. I didn't think it was possible. Millicent Simmonds
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To really understand a deaf person's experience, you need someone that is deaf to be able to tell you what their experience is. Millicent Simmonds
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I'm not as savvy and knowledgable about all of the directors that are out there, but as a person, I'm really open-minded and love meeting new people and watching the way directors film and their perspectives and following their lead. Millicent Simmonds
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I think it's really important that we have diversity - whether it's different languages, cultures - be involved in film and in the arts. Millicent Simmonds
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Scary movies depend on sound a lot to scare people. When I look around and see people are jumping in their seats, I think: Why? Why? Nothing happened! Millicent Simmonds
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I always wanted to be a cop or a fireman or do something dangerous. Millicent Simmonds
Dangerous Something Fireman Always Wanted Cop
I ride my motorcycle with my dad, I hang out with my sisters. Millicent Simmonds
Motorcycle Ride Out Sisters Hang Dad
I wouldn't mind if I had to travel every single day. I love meeting new people and experiencing new things, making new connections with people in different places. Millicent Simmonds
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I don't really like fashion. Millicent Simmonds
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I'd love to continue acting. Maybe start a business. Millicent Simmonds
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I have no problem with how people communicate. But I think it's important... for everyone to be open to learn sign language. Millicent Simmonds
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But I was always comedic and would tell stories and use a lot of expressions. Millicent Simmonds
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I was in several school performances, mainly Shakespeare and comedic roles. I just accidentally became an actor. I totally didn't expect this. Millicent Simmonds
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Texting has definitely improved the communication between the deaf and hearing communities, but it shouldn't be... a substitute for learning the language to really connect with someone, especially someone you want to date or have a relationship with. Millicent Simmonds
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I love to read. My favorite book series is 'Cherubs'. Millicent Simmonds
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When I was younger I didn't want to hang around with anyone. But now I feel so comfortable. I convey my thoughts, my emotions, I can communicate better, I have a better understanding of the world. Now I have a sense of purpose. It makes me think a lot more about things. Millicent Simmonds
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Todd Haynes was incredible, he treated me like an adult, communicated with me, was supportive, he treated me as any director would an actor. Millicent Simmonds
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We do need more deaf people in Hollywood. But I don't think that deaf people always have to play a deaf role. I think we can play different roles. We need to see more diversity period. More people of color. More disabled people. More gender diversity. All kinds of diversity. Millicent Simmonds
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